In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Payyannur Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Amaranthus is about 0.5% below the period average, sitting just 23.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Amaranthus rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Payyannur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 6 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Amaranthus.
A spread of ₹3,100 (62.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Payyannur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,900 and ₹5,100, with the average around ₹3,918. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
When picking where to sell Amaranthus, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Amaranthus rate at Payyannur Market APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.